Parkhill and Komatsu Architecture Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Community-Focused Design Across Texas 
Fort Worth, Texas — Parkhill and Komatsu Architecture are proud to announce a new partnership, uniting two respected Texas-based design practices with a shared commitment to strengthening communities through thoughtful, collaborative design.  ThepartnershipcombinesParkhill’s integrated architecture and engineering capabilities with Komatsu Architecture’s experience in architectural and interior design excellence. Each firm carries a distinct legacy, yet []

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Faster buses, more reduced fares goal of New York city, state agreements
More automated camera enforcement of bus lane infractions also will come from agreements between New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

https://www.smartcitiesdive.co....m/news/nyc-bus-speed

Kéré Architecture completes mass timber kindergarten at Munich’s Technical University
Kinderoase, a new timber childcare center for Munich’s Technical University designed by Kéré Architecture is now open. At the heart of the building is any child’s dream: a slide that
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Best PcM Practice Management Study Materials for 2026
This is your complete guide to ARE Practice Management exam study materials, strategy, and resources. We cover everything you need to know about the PcM exam and how to pass it. In Part 1 of this series, we take a broad look at the study materials available for all six ARE 5.0 exams. I highly []

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Leveraging modular panels for design and energy performance goals
See how affordable housing projects can achieve advanced sustainability and historically respectful aesthetics on a limited budget.
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https://www.constructionspecif....ier.com/modular-pane

Call for Presentations: BIMForum DfMA Symposium 2026
BIMForum is now accepting submissions for presentations at the BIMForum DfMA Symposium, taking place on May 18, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner, VA, in collaboration with the Building Innovation Conference. Centered on ...

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BIM and GIS Integration in Model-Based Infrastructure Project
When I first stepped onto the construction site as a design manager and BIM responsible, I thought IFC files were something only designers worried about. After all, contractors build things, not data models. But reality quickly proved me wrong. The project I currently work on is a designbuild contract, which we execute model-based. From tendering []
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Egis Appoints Mike Arellano as U.S. South Central Regional Manager
Former TxDOT Leader to drive growth across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. CHICAGO Egis is pleased to announce that Mike Arellano, PE, has joined the firm as U.S. South Central Regional Manager. In this role, Arellano will oversee all aspects of the civil infrastructure business across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, including client relationships, business development, []

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Decarbonization in HVAC design: A phased process approach
Decarbonization is best achieved through a phased, systems-level approach that reduces building energy demand, electrifies HVAC equipment and integrates clean energy sources to minimize operational carbon emissions.
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Beyond The Courtyard House / RCAB Studio


Located on a 407-square-meter corner lot within a residential neighborhood in Jakarta, the house occupies a privileged position directly facing a mature public park shaded by large tropical trees. Rather than treating the surrounding greenery as a distant backdrop, the design embraces it as an extension of the living environment, allowing the landscape beyond the site boundary to become part of everyday life. The client envisioned a home that is filled with natural light, enjoys excellent cross ventilation, and maintains a strong connection with nature. Beyond environmental comfort, they aspired to create a residence where steel, timber, and landscape coexist harmoniously to produce an atmosphere that is both contemporary and warmly domestic. Reflecting the owner's background in the steel industry, exposed steel elements become an integral part of the architectural identity while remaining balanced by softer natural materials.


https://www.archdaily.com/1043....006/beyond-the-court